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Juventus priced out of Everton deal: Man United and Chelsea boosted over striker signing
JUVENTUS cannot afford to compete with Manchester United and Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku's signature, according to reports.
Romelu Lukaku scored 25 goals for Everton this season
The Serie A champions are understood to have been keen on landing Lukaku in a big-money deal this summer.
The Belgium international could leave Everton before the start of next season after scoring 25 goals for the club this term.
But he is unlikely to move to Turin after Juve officials decided to chase other, more affordable targets.
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Mourinho, 53, sold Lukaku to Everton back in 2014 when he was at Chelsea.
Lukaku is thought to favour a return to Stamford Bridge to join incoming manager Antonio Conte's new-look side.
Corriere dello Sport add that Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are also interested in landing the Toffees' star player, while Napoli have also been linked to the striker.
As for Juve, they are instead looking at cheaper alternatives to Lukaku and have earmarked PSG's Edinson Cavani and Michy Batshuayi of Marseille as potential recruits.
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